Knoxville, Tenn.–Bob Baskerville, a member of the original team that helped launch Hgtv nearly 20 years ago, has been named chief information officer for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE: Sni). Baskerville will provide leadership and oversight for all information technology operations at the company, which operates a portfolio of popular lifestyle television networks, websites and related content businesses. In addition to Hgtv, Scripps Networks Interactive brands include Food Network, Travel Channel, Diy Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country. Baskerville, who currently serves as chief operating officer for the company’s growing international business, will succeed current Chief Information Officer Ron Johnson, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. Baskerville will report to Mark Hale, executive vice president and chief technology officer. “Harnessing the potential and opportunity presented by the complex and rapidly-evolving world of technology is paramount to our continued success,” Hale said.
- 8/19/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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